Guidebook
Food scene
Serving modern French cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, La Mouette is headed by husband-and-wife team Henry and Mari Vigar. Together they offer seasonally-inspired menus showcasing the best local ingredients and a curated selection of wines. Set in a gorgeous old house, the fine dining restaurant boasts four dining rooms, six fireplaces and a bar, perfect for cozy winter dining by the fire or al fresco dining in summer. Try the barbecued beef brisket with fermented carrots, confit and smoked marrow crumble or the smoked pumpkin polenta – both are excellent.
La Mouette Restaurant
Cassell RoadServing modern French cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, La Mouette is headed by husband-and-wife team Henry and Mari Vigar. Together they offer seasonally-inspired menus showcasing the best local ingredients and a curated selection of wines. Set in a gorgeous old house, the fine dining restaurant boasts four dining rooms, six fireplaces and a bar, perfect for cozy winter dining by the fire or al fresco dining in summer. Try the barbecued beef brisket with fermented carrots, confit and smoked marrow crumble or the smoked pumpkin polenta – both are excellent.
Unwind at this cosy bistro-style restaurant serving gourmet yet hearty meals at a reasonable price. Boasting an impressive wine list, of which over sixty are available by glass, La Boheme is the only wine bar in the Sea Point area. The creative menu changes daily with variations to all dishes but expect a variety of yummy tapas, flavorful meat dishes, salads and vegetarian options. The intimate ambiance is perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
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La Boheme
341 Main RdUnwind at this cosy bistro-style restaurant serving gourmet yet hearty meals at a reasonable price. Boasting an impressive wine list, of which over sixty are available by glass, La Boheme is the only wine bar in the Sea Point area. The creative menu changes daily with variations to all dishes but expect a variety of yummy tapas, flavorful meat dishes, salads and vegetarian options. The intimate ambiance is perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
Posticino is a laid-back, family-friendly Italian restaurant offering salads and meat dishes, but the best part is their selection of delicious pastas and thin-crusted pizzas with custom sauces. A Sea Point institution, the ambiance is casual, friendly and homely and there are several cosy rooms in which to enjoy your meal. Indoor and outdoor seating is available too, depending on what you fancy.
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Posticino Italian Restaurant
323 Main RdPosticino is a laid-back, family-friendly Italian restaurant offering salads and meat dishes, but the best part is their selection of delicious pastas and thin-crusted pizzas with custom sauces. A Sea Point institution, the ambiance is casual, friendly and homely and there are several cosy rooms in which to enjoy your meal. Indoor and outdoor seating is available too, depending on what you fancy.
A new addition to the restaurant circuit, Sundoo is an innovative, contemporary New York-style eatery serving Indian and contemporary cuisine. It was established by renowned restaurateur and chef, Seelan Sundoo, whose rich Indian heritage is emphasized at this trendy establishment. Showcasing an intimate space, with seating for only 40, diners are treated to authentic South Indian dishes. Savor mouth-watering breyanis, traditional tandooris and flavorful curries with a choice of medium, hot or vindaloo! There’s also a range of tapas, meat and fish mains, and a great selection of cocktails and wines.
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Sundoo
77 Regent RdA new addition to the restaurant circuit, Sundoo is an innovative, contemporary New York-style eatery serving Indian and contemporary cuisine. It was established by renowned restaurateur and chef, Seelan Sundoo, whose rich Indian heritage is emphasized at this trendy establishment. Showcasing an intimate space, with seating for only 40, diners are treated to authentic South Indian dishes. Savor mouth-watering breyanis, traditional tandooris and flavorful curries with a choice of medium, hot or vindaloo! There’s also a range of tapas, meat and fish mains, and a great selection of cocktails and wines.
Rated one of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town, Il Leone Mastrantonio serves authentic Italian fare in a revamped Georgian house in Green Point. The menu includes classic pasta dishes in delicious homemade sauces, antipasti, gnocchi, risotto, meat and fish. Pair your meal with one of the local or Italian varietals from the extensive wine list and don’t forget to try one of the decadent desserts. The restaurant’s relaxed ambiance is complemented by simple wooden furniture and eye-catching artworks on the walls.
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Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StRated one of the best Italian restaurants in Cape Town, Il Leone Mastrantonio serves authentic Italian fare in a revamped Georgian house in Green Point. The menu includes classic pasta dishes in delicious homemade sauces, antipasti, gnocchi, risotto, meat and fish. Pair your meal with one of the local or Italian varietals from the extensive wine list and don’t forget to try one of the decadent desserts. The restaurant’s relaxed ambiance is complemented by simple wooden furniture and eye-catching artworks on the walls.
Table Thirteen is a bustling cafe tucked away in the charming neighborhood of De Waterkant, around the corner from the CBD. Set in a relaxed environment, breakfast and lunch is served Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. All food is hand prepared and locally sourced, ensuring a range of fresh and delicious baked items, deli food and Mediterranean fare. Take-aways are also available for those who are strapped for time.
Table 13
18 Collingwood RoadTable Thirteen is a bustling cafe tucked away in the charming neighborhood of De Waterkant, around the corner from the CBD. Set in a relaxed environment, breakfast and lunch is served Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. All food is hand prepared and locally sourced, ensuring a range of fresh and delicious baked items, deli food and Mediterranean fare. Take-aways are also available for those who are strapped for time.
City/town information
Green Point (Afrikaans: Groenpunt) is an affluent suburb on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, South Africa located to the north west of the central business district. It is a popular residential area for young professionals and for the Cape Town gay and lesbian community, alongside the gay village of De Waterkant. Many new mid-rise apartment and mixed-use developments have gone up in recent years. Somerset Road forms the main thoroughfare lined by restaurants, cafés, delis, boutiques and nightclubs.
The Braemar Estate includes a few dozen properties that are restricted to single dwellings only, within the boundaries of Green Point.
Between 1980 and 1982, the Green Point constituency was extended to include Walvis Bay, about 1,500km to the north.
Green Point
Green Point (Afrikaans: Groenpunt) is an affluent suburb on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, South Africa located to the north west of the central business district. It is a popular residential area for young professionals and for the Cape Town gay and lesbian community, alongside the gay village of De Waterkant. Many new mid-rise apartment and mixed-use developments have gone up in recent years. Somerset Road forms the main thoroughfare lined by restaurants, cafés, delis, boutiques and nightclubs.
The Braemar Estate includes a few dozen properties that are restricted to single dwellings only, within the boundaries of Green Point.
Between 1980 and 1982, the Green Point constituency was extended to include Walvis Bay, about 1,500km to the north.
Sea Point in the Western Cape, South Africa, offers visitors a variety of pubs, music clubs, coffee shops, restaurants and a lovely promenade along which to walk. Nearby, closer to the Waterfront, is the famous square red and white lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country.
Characterised by high-rise, luxury apartments, Sea Point offers plenty of urban entertainment. This bustling, cosmopolitan suburb never sleeps and visitors are warned to be mindful of their possessions despite surveillance cameras and a visible police presence.
Sea Point is divided by Main Road, with just about everything you need is found in this part of the city and it hums with activity. Up the slopes of Signal Hill, away from the Atlantic Ocean, lie large, private villas that pay millions for their views and proximity to the centre of Cape Town.
All along the ocean-side of the Sea Point promenade, the coastline has different characteristics. Some parts are rocky and almost inaccessible, other parts have open beaches. Sea Point beach adjoins an Olympic sized seawater swimming pool, another beach further towards the city is known as Rocklands.
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Sea Point in the Western Cape, South Africa, offers visitors a variety of pubs, music clubs, coffee shops, restaurants and a lovely promenade along which to walk. Nearby, closer to the Waterfront, is the famous square red and white lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country.
Characterised by high-rise, luxury apartments, Sea Point offers plenty of urban entertainment. This bustling, cosmopolitan suburb never sleeps and visitors are warned to be mindful of their possessions despite surveillance cameras and a visible police presence.
Sea Point is divided by Main Road, with just about everything you need is found in this part of the city and it hums with activity. Up the slopes of Signal Hill, away from the Atlantic Ocean, lie large, private villas that pay millions for their views and proximity to the centre of Cape Town.
All along the ocean-side of the Sea Point promenade, the coastline has different characteristics. Some parts are rocky and almost inaccessible, other parts have open beaches. Sea Point beach adjoins an Olympic sized seawater swimming pool, another beach further towards the city is known as Rocklands.